Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.24%
Residual Sugar 3.8 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Shiraz
Pinotage50%
Cabernet Sauvignon24%
Malbec13%
Shiraz13%
Drinking Window now with an ageing potential of five to eight years
Region Paarl
Soil Decomposed granite, Malmesbury shales
Vine Age 15 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 18 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500-litre
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Average yield: 5 tonnes per hectare. Fermentation took place in small stainless-steel tanks for seven days with regular pump-overs to extract flavour, colour and structure from the skins. After pressing, the wine was transferred to 500-litre French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and further ageing for eighteen months. Only the best barrels were selected and blended to create a harmony of flavours and balance in the wine.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark berries, blackcurrant, red fruit, cocoa, dried tobacco leaves
Palate: blueberries, cherries, vanilla, long smooth finish
Food Pairing rich dishes, Cape Malay curry, red meat, wild game
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Vryguns Farm, Windmeul, Paarl, 7630, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 869 8244
Email
Owner
Gerhard van der Watt (CEO)
Cellarmaster
Albertus Louw